Steam Inhalation to Support Recovery

Steam inhalation with essential oils can support your immune and respiratory systems and is a wonderful self care technique when you have caught a “bug”. You can use a single essential oil or make a blend using a few essential oils in a small bottle and add a drop to a bowl of steaming water. Here are some instructions and suggestions for a few different essential oils that would work well in a steam inhalation.

Safety Note: If you have a medical condition involving seizures, it is recommended to avoid rosemary, arborvitae/western red cedar, birch, wintergreen, and peppermint. Keep your essential oils and steam inhalation water away from pets and small children. If you are helping a child do a steam inhalation, start with one drop of essential oil instead of two, and avoid peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, and tea tree for children under 5 years, as these can cause respiratory problems. Cedarwood (Juniperus virginiana) is a good substitute.

STEAM INHALATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Fill a bowl about halfway with steaming hot water. If the water was boiling, let the water sit a minute so you don’t burn your face.

Add one or two drops (maximum) of an essential oil or blend to your bowl of hot water. CAUTION: Do not use more than two drops. If three or more drops come out, just let it steam into the air for a bit.

Put the bowl on a stable surface, and when the steam is at a comfortable temperature, CLOSE YOUR EYES, and put your face over the bowl. You can put a towel over your head to keep more of the steam contained. Relax and breathe. You may need to take a break to cough or blow your nose. Steam inhalations can help break up congestion in your sinuses, so keep some tissues nearby.

If you feel a cold coming on, you can steam 3 to 5 times a day for the first few days. This can help limit the duration of the cold

Caution: Do not use Eucalyptus near the face of infants and children under 5 years old

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I am a certified aromatherapist, but I am not a licensed medical professional. Aromatherapy is not licensed in the USA.

Essential oils and other aromatherapy products can help ease many different symptoms and minor concerns, but are not a replacement for working with a health professional to get to the root of the issue.

Do not use information obtained from any of the sources I provide to ignore or disregard health professionals’ advice. I do not diagnose, treat, prescribe, or promise to prevent or cure any medical condition or disease. These statements have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA.

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